Muzzleloader Articles & Resources

At Muzzle-loaders.com, we want you to understand everything about muzzleloader shooting and hunting. Below is list of articles and resources that we have compiled that we hope will aid in your muzzleloading adventure:

Finding the right inline muzzleloading bullet can be intimidating as there are so many different options available. In this article, Muzzle-Loaders.com will go over the most popular and highest performing bullets in black powder shooting and hunting.

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. has received an Editor's Choice Award from Hunt Alaska Magazine for the VX®-3i 4.5-14x50mm CDS® riflescope. The full article appears in the Summer 2017 issue, available now. Built in Leupold's Beaverton, Oregon, manufacturing facility, the VX-3i features precise, match-grade adjustments that are tough enough for any conditions.

The Traditions Northwest Pursuit G4 Ultralight is a great addition to the Traditions inline muzzleloader lineup and is designed for hunters in the Pacific Northwest within the states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

With over 16 years on the Outdoor Channel and Wild TV, Ralph and Vicki know a thing or two about sharing wild hunting experiences with their viewers. This power couple showcases all of their greatest hunting adventures, both good and bad, in their entertaining television series The Choice. Ralph and Vicki will be utilizing Traditions muzzleloaders this season on their hunting expeditions and showing how easy and fun it is to hunt with a muzzleloader.

Each year, Muzzle-Loaders.com evaluates the muzzleloading market and determines what we believe are the best guns in the industry. Many of the manufacturers build exceptional muzzleloaders, so many of the differences come down to personal opinion or small features. It’s truly a great problem to have when we are splitting hairs to come up with the best muzzleloaders on the market.

There is a certain defiance that was instilled in me at a young age. I refuse to bend and crack under the stereotypes that have been thrown around about girls hunting. All my life I have heard it said by other kids at school that girls can&rsquo;t hunt or shoot as well as men. I&rsquo;ve been hunting with my dad, literally, since I was a baby...

This year, manufacturers are looking to ‘Make Muzzleloading Great Again’, with a slew of new models to choose from. Traditions added several great new models in their inline, traditional, and pistol selection, as well as an awesome new cannon. CVA is introducing a new Accura, as well as expanded Nitride further in their lineup. Thompson Center and Lyman have not included any new models for 2017, and both have chosen to keep all 2016 models as well.

Introduced at the 2017 SHOT Show, the CVA™ Wolf Nitride Muzzleloader features 24" Nitride coated barrel which was previously only available on higher priced rifles. When budget is taken into consideration, the CVA Wolf is a clear leader, however, we are jazzed about the fact that CVA added a Wolf Nitride for 2017.

The CVA Blackhorn 209 Breech Plug is a great accessory for your CVA muzzleloader and is the only way to shoot Blackhorn 209 loose powder. This guide will walk you through the process to safely and quickly install your CVA Blackhorn 209 Breech Plug.

In 2015 CVA introduced the Accura V2 LR or “Long Range” model. The rifle was met with rave reviews from hunters and muzzleloader shooters all across the country. The Accura LR is designed to be the most accurate muzzleloader CVA has ever offered. The LR boasts a 30 inch, nitride-coated Bergara barrel, which gives the shooter accurate shot groupings up to, and in excess of 300 yards. Here at Muzzle-Loaders.com, we get a chance to survey and collect feedback from customers about a myriad of products from all manufacturers.

In 2016, there are many rifle scopes on the market, but the Nikon Inline XR and the Leupold UltimateSlam are two of the most popular options. While both scopes are designed for use with muzzleloaders, their core functions differ in optical quality, ease of adjustment, and special features. Both muzzleloader scopes are optimized for shots from 50 to 300 yards and feature a full lifetime warranty through Nikon and Leupold respectively.

The Leupold® UltimateSlam, introduced nearly a decade ago, is still the premier scope for muzzleloaders and short range rifles. The UltimateSlam™ is optimized for shots from 75 to 300 yards, however, the scope performs well at distances beyond that. The UltimateSlam comes in three variations, each serving a unique niche in the market.

For 2016, there are several new and exciting muzzleloaders in the mix. Traditions has developed a new array of Northwest muzzleloaders, as well as Nitride on their Pursuit and Vortek muzzleloaders. Thompson Center has revealed the Strike, and we have released some custom CVA packages with Burris scopes.

Thor muzzleloader bullets have become the pioneer in sabot-less bullet designs. These bullets are legal in Colorado, Oregon, and California, which have some of the most strict muzzleloading regulations.Read More

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